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Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 1

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Started in 1907, An Historical Sketch was a work in 3 volumes, of which this is the first. The author was a British diplomat posted to Asia and his great work was interrupted by World War I, finally being published in 1921. It has been described as the definitive work on the subject and the style is easy to read and follow. (21 hr 14 min)

Chapters

Preface

5:54

Read by KevinS

Book 1: Influence of Indian Thought in Eastern Asia

12:38

Read by Linda Johnson

Origin and Growth of Hinduism

14:02

Read by Linda Johnson

The Buddha

10:27

Read by Peter Yearsley

Asoka

3:25

Read by Peter Yearsley

Extension of Buddhism and Hinduism Beyond India

17:09

Read by Linda Johnson

New Forms of Buddhism

11:12

Read by Peter Yearsley

Revival of Hinduism

22:35

Read by Linda Johnson

Later Forms of Hinduism

19:35

Read by Linda Johnson

European Influence and Modern Hinduism

7:49

Read by Linda Johnson

Change and Permanence in Buddhism

7:28

Read by Linda Johnson

Rebirth and the Nature of the Soul

29:33

Read by Linda Johnson

Chapter 12

13:45

Read by Linda Johnson

Chapter 13

8:30

Read by Linda Johnson

Eastern Pessimism and Renunciation

11:00

Read by Larry Wilson

Eastern Polytheism

5:07

Read by Larry Wilson

The Extravagance of Hinduism

5:56

Read by Larry Wilson

The Hindu and Buddhist Scriptures

9:47

Read by Shashank Jakhmola

Morality and Will

8:07

Read by Shashank Jakhmola

The Origin of Evil

8:47

Read by Shashank Jakhmola

Church and State

6:47

Read by Shashank Jakhmola

Public Worship and Ceremonial

7:37

Read by Shashank Jakhmola

The Worship of the Reproductive Forces

4:47

Read by Shashank Jakhmola

Hinduism in Practice

10:05

Read by Shashank Jakhmola

Buddhism in Practice

8:56

Read by Peter Yearsley

Interest of Indian Thought for Europe

28:03

Read by Linda Johnson

Book 2: Early Indian Religion A General View

3:50

Read by Shashank Jakhmola

Religions of India and Eastern Asia

25:51

Read by Shashank Jakhmola

Historical

53:08

Read by Shashank Jakhmola

General Characteristics of Indian Religion

49:30

Read by Shashank Jakhmola

Vedic Deities and Sacrifices

56:51

Read by Shashank Jakhmola

Asceticism and Knowledge

49:55

Read by Shashank Jakhmola

Religious Life in Pre-Buddhist India

57:32

Read by Shashank Jakhmola

The Jains

1:01:49

Read by Shashank Jakhmola

Book 3: Pali Buddhism

3:34

Read by Joseph Campbell

Life of Buddha Parts 1 and 2

43:25

Read by Joseph Campbell

Life of Buddha Part 3

44:26

Read by Linda Johnson

Life of Buddha Parts 4 and 5

51:39

Read by Linda Johnson

The Buddha Compared to Other Religious Leaders

25:37

Read by Linda Johnson

The Teaching of the Buddha Parts 1 and 2

53:08

Read by Linda Johnson

The Teaching of Buddha Parts 3, 4 and 5

1:21:01

Read by Linda Johnson

The Teaching of Buddha Part 6

48:29

Read by Linda Johnson

Monks and Laymen

45:16

Read by Nick Roach

Asoka

1:01:33

Read by Shashank Jakhmola

The Canon Parts 1, 2 and 3

27:15

Read by laurencetrask

The Canon Parts 4, 5 and 6

22:34

Read by laurencetrask

Meditation

57:38

Read by realisticspeakers

Mythology in Hinduism and Buddhism

51:40

Read by realisticspeakers

Bewertungen

Disappointing

(2 Sterne)

A lot of stuff is inaccurate and lacks factual evidence. In the chapter on origin of hinduism the author tells what hinduism is but doesn't say much about its origin. It would have been better if the chronology was somehow maintained in the book. I had high hopes but was disappointed in the end.

(4 Sterne)

The book is clear and detailed, an introduction to India religious landscape. It is well declamated. On the other hand is slightly dry, and too detailed. Interesting but sometimes too long a bit boring.